HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993_09_08 Planning Board Minutes (2) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
SEPTEMBER 8, 1993, IN THE SENIOR CENTER, TOWN CENTER
740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD
MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
Present: Sanford Bell, Chairman
Gabriel Fay
Edward Gonye
Sal Iacono
Alan Murray
Joel Negrin
Marilyn Reader
Also Present: Steven M. Silverberg, Counsel
Gary Trachtman, Consulting Engineer
C. Alan Mason, CZMC
Richard Young, CZMC
Laurie Fletcher, Public Stenographer
Kazazes & Associates
250 East Hartsdale Avenue
Hartsdale, NY 10530
Bonnie M. Burdick, Recording Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bell at 8:20 PM. He welcomed
as a new member, Joel Negrin, an attorney practicing in New York City and
past chairman of the Town Zoning Board.
DETERMINATION OF COMPLETENESS OF FINAL IMPACT STATEMENT - R. Diforio -
707 Weaver Street - Block 102 Lots 1 & 181
The engineers had added written comments to the FEIS in response to
questions and statements made at the June meeting. Both Mr. Silverberg
and Mr. Trachtman stated that the FEIS was complete.
On motion of Mrs. Reader, seconded by Mr. Murray, the Planning Board with
a unanimous vote of 6-0, Mr. Negrin abstaining, accepted the FEIS as
complete, set a Public Hearing for SEQRA and for Subdivision Approval for
October 13, 1993 and determined that it will accept written comments until
October 4, 1993.
PUBLIC HEARING - Fresh Water Wetlands and Water Courses Permit -
F. Harlan Batrus - 11 Bruce Road - Block 346 Lot 94
On motion of Mr. Murray, seconded by Mrs. Reader, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and hereby is, declared
opened.
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The Public Stenographer was present for this application and her
transcript will become a permanent part of this record.
William Maker, Jr. , attorney, appeared with Stewart Distin, architect, and
Elliott Senor, Engineer. He stated that the only structure involved in
the CEA is a drainage piping system designed to deal with rain water as
the terrain will not allow the installation of dry wells.
Russell Pelton represented Winged Foot Golf Club. He stated that he was
comfortable with the system but was concerned about drainage of the
proposed pool.
On motion of Mrs. Reader, seconded by Mr. Murray, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and hereby is, declared
closed.
On motion of Mr. Murray, seconded by Mrs. Reader, the Planning Board
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Planning Board is the Lead Agency
and solely responsible for determining whether the proposed
action may have a significant impact on the environment;
and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this is a Type I Action which may have a
significant impact on the environment as determined
by New York State or corresponding local law, therefore
requiring further action under SEQRA; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this matter shall be referred to the Coastal
Zone Management Commission.
On motion of Mr. Iacono, seconded by Mr. Murray, the Planning Board
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Action will not have a significant impact on the
environment as determined by New York State or corresponding local
law, therefore, requiring no further action under SEQRA.
On motion of Mr. Iacono, seconded by Mr. Murray, the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted.
WHEREAS, F. Harlan Batrus has applied for a permit for the premises
at 11 Bruce Road and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of
Mamaroneck as Block 346 Lot 94 pursuant to Local Law #7-1986; and
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WHEREAS, this Planning Board has previously determined that the
proposed action is a Type I action and that this Board is the
appropriate Lead Agency with respect to Environmental Quality
Review; and
WHEREAS, the Consulting Engineer to the Town has submitted comments
and recommendations in writing regarding this application to the
Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, this Planning Board has determined, pursuant to Local Law
#7, Section 86-6(D), that the activity proposed is of a minor nature
and is compatible pursuant to 6NYCRR 665.7;
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing pursuant to Local Law #7 of 1986 having
been held on September 8, 1993;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board makes findings of
fact as follows:
1. The activity proposed is of such a minor nature as not to
effect or endanger the balance of systems in a controlled
area;
2. The proposed activity will be compatible with the
preservation, protection and conservation of the wetland
and its benefits, because (A) the proposed activity will
have cnly a minor impact, (B) it is the only practical
alternative, and (C) it is compatible with the economic
and social needs of the community and will not impose an
economic or social burden on the community;
3. The proposed activity will result in no more than
insubstantial degradation to, or loss of any part of the
wetland because of the minor impact of the activity and
Theprotective conditions imposed by this resolution;
4. proposed activity will be compatible with the public
health and welfare, because of its minor impact in the
controlled area;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the application of F. Harlan Batrus for
a permit, pursuant to Local Law #7 of 1986, be and it hereby is,
granted subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. This permit is personal to the applicant and may not be
transferred to any other individual, entity or a
combination thereof;
2. All debris is to be removed prior to the completion of the
project. Construction must be in accordance with the
requirements of the Town Flood Damage Prevention Code and
the Town Erosion and Sedimentation Control Law.
3. During construction, in consultation with the Consulting
Engineer, hay bales shall be installed between the
construction and the She mrak� River.
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4. Work involving site preparation shall only take place from
Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and
4:30 PM.
5. A cash deposit or bond for $3,000 shall be furnished to
the Town by the applicant to ensure the satisfactory
completion of the project and the rehabilitation of the
affected or disturbed area.
6. Several weeks after the last application of chlorine, the
pool shall be emptied by an electric pump with a velocity
of less than two feet per second.
7. This permit shall expire upon completion of the proposed
activity or one year from the date of its issue whichever
first occurs.
CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED SITE PLAN - Craig Sundahl, DDS. - One Madison
Avenue - Block 132 Lot 440
Since the law firm of which his wife is of counsel was appearing in this
case, Mr. Bell recused himself; and Mr. Murray chaired this application.
Dolores A. Battalia, attorney, appeared with Larry Gordon, architect.
They stated that errors had been made calculating the exact size of the
lot before construction. Outdoor construction has been halted, and a new
zoning variance may be necessary for coverage and parking.
Mr. Silverberg stated that the Town owns only that part of the street
which has been paved.
Joshua Grauer, attorney of Cuddy and Feder, appeared on behalf of
Hoffmann Investment Corporation which owns the adjacent property on Byron
Place and requested that a careful study be made.
Mr. Negrin asked that a more detailed drawing be submitted.
It was decided to ask Mr. Gitlitz, the Deputy Superintendent of Highways,
for information concerning the width of Byron Place as he had measured
the street prior to construction.
On motion of Mr. Iacono, seconded by Mrs. Reader, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Planning Board is the Lead Agency
and solely responsible for determining whether the proposed
action may have a significant impact on the environment;
and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this is an Unlisted Action which may have a
significant impact on the environment as determined by New York
State or corresponding local law; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this matter shall be referred to the Coastal
Zone Management Commission for comment.
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On motion of Mr. Iacono, seconded by Mrs. Reader, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets Wednesday, October 13, 1993 at
8:15 PM as the date and time for a Public Hearing for the
application of Craig Sundahl for an amended site plan; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Secretary is hereby authorized to
publish the Notice of said Public Hearing in the Official Newspaper
of the Town of Mamaroneck.
CONSIDERATION OF SITE PLAN APPLICATION - SDB Restaurant of Larchmont,
Inc. - 1262 Boston Post Road - Block 407 Lot 192
Steve Robbins appeared. He stated that he and his partners intend to
construct a Pizza and Brew restaurant in three empty stores at Village
Square Shopping Center. There will be no changes to the building; a
garbage compactor will be installed at the rear.
Mr. Trachtman said he was concerned about handicapped access, but stated
that it was possible that site plan review will be waived.
The partners stated that the hours will be 11 AM to 11 PM during the week
and 11 AM to 12 PM on the weekend.
On motion of Mrs. Reader, seconded by Mr. Murray, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Planning Board is the Lead Agency
and solely responsible for determining whether the proposed
action may have a significant impact on the environment;
and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this is a Type II Action having
no significant impact on the environment as determined
by New York State or corresponding local law, therefore
requiring no further action under SEQRA
On motion of Mrs. Reader, seconded by Mr. Murray
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets Wednesday, September 13, 1993
at 8:15 PM as the date and time for a Public Hearing for the
application of SDB Restaurant of Larchmont, Inc. for a Special
Permit; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Secretary is hereby authorized to
publish the Notice of said Public Hearing in the Official Newspaper
of the Town of Mamaroneck.
CONSIDERATION OF SITE PLAN APPLICATION - New Car Dealership - Alfredo
Gulla - 2533 Boston Post Road - Block 504 Lot 134
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Walter DeVivo, architect, appeared. He stated that it was his client's
intention to construct a 9,000 square foot building which would be
partially in Mamaroneck and partially in the City of New Rochelle. New
Rochelle has ceded supervision to the Town.
Mr. DeVivo stated that, in response to concerns of the Zoning Board, he
had redesigned the lot with smaller parking spaces to keep everything out
of the buffer zone. This matter will need to be heard by the BAR as
well.
On motion of Mrs. Reader, seconded by Mr. Murray, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Planning Board is the Lead Agency
and solely responsible for determining whether the proposed
action may have a significant impact on the environment;
and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this is an Type I Action which may have a
significant impact on the environment as determined
by New York State or corresponding local law; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this matter shall be referred to the Coastal
Zone Management Commission, the Traffic Committee and the Fire
Department.
On motion of Mr. Iacono, seconded by Mr. Murray, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets Wednesday, October 13, 1993 at
8:15 PM as the date and time for a Public Hearing for the
application of Alfredo Gulla for a site plan application; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Secretary is hereby authorized to
publish the Notice of said Public Hearing in the Official Newspaper
of the Town of Mamaroneck.
Mr. Bell asked that Mr. DeVivo provide the Board with copies of the
letter from New Rochelle.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Mrs. Reader, seconded by Mr. Murray, the minutes of July 14,
1993, were unanimously approved, 6-0, Mr. Negrin abstaining.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Mr. Fay, seconded by Mr. Iacono, the meeting was adjourned
at 10:05 PM.
Bonnie M. Burdick